Marriage

1.) Both applicants must be over the age of 18 to obtain a marriage license without parental consent.Applicants that are 16 or 17 years of age must have consent of both parents (if one parent has sole custody, proof must be presented to the judge or clerk).2.) Both applicants must present a form of I.D. (Driver's License or Birth Certificate) to the judge or clerk at time of application.3.) If either applicant has been married previously, a copy of the final divorce decree or annulment that has been filed with the clerk of court must be presented to the judge or clerk.4.) Both the bride and groom must be present to sign the marriage application.5.) Pre-Marital Counseling (information obtained from the Georgia Probate Courts website)Under Georgia Law, a man and woman who present to the court at the time of making application a certificate of completion of a qualifying premarital education program shall not be assessed a marriage license fee (other charges may apply). The premarital education shall include at least six hours of instruction involving marital issues, which may include but not be limited to conflict management, communication skills, financial responsibilities, child and parenting responsibilities, and extended family roles. The premarital education shall be completed within 12 months prior to the application for a marriage license and the couple shall undergo the premarital education together. The premarital education shall be performed by:

(1) A professional counselor, social worker, or marriage and family therapist who is licensed pursuant to Chapter 10A of Title 43; (2) A psychiatrist who is licensed as a physician pursuant to Chapter 34 of Title 43; (3) A psychologist who is licensed pursuant to Chapter 39 of Title 43; or (4) An active member of the clergy when in the course of his or her service as clergy or his or her designee, including retired clergy, provided that a designee is trained and skilled in premarital education.